
REFRIX 290
Refrigerant Fluids | REFRIX 290
The refrigerant R 290 (propane) is an odourless HC hydrocarbon that can be used as a substitute for the refrigerant R 22 in high, medium and low temperature applications. Considered as a natural refrigerant, it can be used both pure and mixed. R 290 can be suitable for new systems. For safety reasons, the retrofit of existing systems with hydrocarbon refrigerants, such as R 290, it is not recommended.
ASHRAE designation and safety classification
R 290 - Propane
Safety group A3
Applications
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Refrigeration
- commercial
bottle coolers, drink vending machines, ice cream freezers and commercial freezers, commercial refrigerators, beer coolers beverage dispensers, refrigeration in grocery stores
- industrial
water and brine chillers for indirect cooling
- domestic
freezers and domestic refrigerators - Air conditioning - commercial and domestic
small air conditioners, dehumidifiers, heat pumps
Lubricants
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MO
mineral oil
It is recommended to make reference to the plant manufacturer guidelines.
Availability and use allowed according to the applicable regulations and eventual rights of third parts.